The finalists are officially set for the 2026 Texas Country Music Awards.
The Texas Country Music Association has announced the Top 5 finalists in 25 of the 28 award categories following this year’s nomination period. Final round voting opens July 1 and runs through August 15 at midnight on the Texas Country Music Association website. Winners will be revealed during the 10th annual Texas Country Music Awards on Sunday, November 8, at Billy Bob’s Texas in the Fort Worth Stockyards.
This year’s show will be hosted by Brandon Rhyder and Erin Wilde of 92.1 Hank FM. Wynn Williams will headline the awards show, with additional performances scheduled from Brandon Rhyder, Kylie Frey, Phil Hamilton, Kristen Kelly, Tristan Roberson, Darrin Morris, and the five finalists for Emerging Artist of the Year…